May 9, 2018
District 7 candidate forum
All but one
of the eight candidates vying for the new 7th Congressional district seat
appeared together before a standing room-only audience to answer questions at a
recent forum sponsored jointly by the League of Women Voters of Lehigh and
Northampton counties. Those at the forum were Democrats David Clark, Rick
Daugherty, Greg Edwards, John Morganelli, Roger Ruggles and Susan Wild. Republican
Dean Browning also participated. Photo: Standing room only at the Congressional
candidates forum at Northampton Community College.
By Carole Gorney
Bethlehem Catholic presents ‘Godspell’
Bethlehem Catholic HS’s Theatre Department
spring musical, “Godspell” by Stephen Schwartz and directed by Debbie Acampora,
opened April 13 and continues April 20 and 21. The 70s inspired ‘hippie’
costumes and the basic stage constructed of boxes that the actors stand or sit
on throughout the play all made sense as you watches the musical, which has
several stage-wide dance numbers and gatherings. The staging is a spectacle
with movement, at times both on the floor and in the aisles. There are over 50
in the Becahi cast. “Godspell” opened off Broadway on May 17, 1971. Musical
numbers include “We Beseech Thee,” “Day By Day” and “Learn Your Lessons Well.” Photo: Rachael Mège (center) is tormented in a
parable during Bethlehem Catholic’s performance of “Godspell.”
By Lori Patrick
Freedom moves on from Hall in wrestling
Brandon Hall’s tenure as head
coach of Freedom’s wrestling program came to an end recently. After eight-years
of leading the Pates, Hall won’t be back next season. “It’s frustrating,” Hall
said. “I can’t see myself coaching anywhere else because this is where I wanted
to be, but they didn’t want to bring me back next year.” Freedom Principal
Michael LaPorta offered his appreciation for Hall’s services, as the school
looks for a new head coach. “We are very thankful for the eight years that
Brandon has dedicated to our school and wrestling program,” LaPorta said. “At
this time, we have decided to take our wrestling program in another direction.”
By Peter Car
‘Putting It Together’ at Town Hall
The Bethlehem Fine Arts
Commission contacted seven area artists to participate in “Putting It
Together,” an invitational show through May 31, Rotunda Gallery, Bethlehem Town
Hall, 10 E. Church St., Bethlehem. “Every year we do a curated show with a
theme,” says James A. DePietro, a member of the fine arts commission. “Putting
It Together” has a mixed media theme involving “artists working with multiple
imagery,” he explains.
By Ed Courrier
Bethlehem: Farmers market opens
Bethlehem: City marks Arbor Day
Bethlehem: School district budget work begins
Bethlehem HARB: No COAs issued at April meeting
Fountain Hill: Construction, parking woes continue
Lehigh: The real food challenge
Lehigh: Students participate in Red Bull Launch Institute
Lehigh Valley: Bethlehem students shine in Science Olympiad
Lehigh County: Patrisanship foils meeting agenda
Northampton County: Gracedale revives tuition assistance
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